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AR HB1014

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Collins

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • State and Public School Life and Health Insurance Program must include in vitro fertilization (IVF) as a covered expense for state employees and public school employees

  • Director of the Employee Benefits Division must conduct studies and public hearings to establish minimum and maximum coverage levels for IVF procedures

  • IVF services must be performed at facilities licensed by the Arkansas Department of Health or another state health department that meet guidelines of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists or American Society for Reproductive Medicine

  • Medical facilities must demonstrate reasonable success rates for fertilizations and births to maintain certification for covered IVF services

  • Employee Benefits Division must file final implementation rules with the Secretary of State by January 1, 2026

Legislative Description

To Require Coverage Of In Vitro Fertilization Under The State And Public School Life And Health Insurance Program.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Insurance and Commerce1/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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